Choose the word / phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence. (2.5 pts)
1. Because plastic bags are very hard to _____, they will cause pollution.
1. ...
A. wrap
B. dissolve
C. tear
D. collect
2. I was late for school this morning because my alarm clock didn’t ______.
2. ...
A. get on
B. come off
C. go off
D. turn off
3. My classmates have seen that cartoon twice, ___________?
3. ...
A. have they
B. do they
C. haven’t they
D. don’t they
4. ______ I had never seen her before, I recognized her from a photograph.
4. ...
A. Therefore
B. Despite
C. Because
D. Though
5. I want some plates _____ can go in the microwave.
5. ...
A. who
B. which
C. whom
D. whose
6. We are here to provide the public ______ a service.
6. ...
A. with
B. off
C. of
D. for
7. Tet is a festival which occurs in ____ January or _____ February.
7. ...
A. lately / early
B. early / lately
C. late / early
D. early / late
8. The air in the city is _____ with traffic fumes.
8. ...
A. heavy polluted
B. polluted heavy
C. polluted heavily
D. heavily polluted
9. The show was called ______ because of the rain.
9. ...
A. for
B. off
C. of
D. into
10. The students ______ seriously and methodically will surely be successful in their exam.
10. ...
A. who
B. who studies
C. who is studying
D. who study
Rearrange the groups of words in a correct order to make complete sentences. (0.5 pt)
19. not only / is / who is loved / by all / Mr. Eric / by his family / a generous man / but also / his friends /.
F………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
20. has / as the most / charity program / Kate / effective / been nominated / in the town / activist /.
F ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
V. Read the following passage. Decide if the statements from 21 to 24 are True or False, and choose the correct answers (A, B, C or D) for the questions 25 and 26. (1.5 pt)
Coal, oil and natural gas supply modern civilization with most of its power. However, not only are supplies of these fuels limited, but they are a major source of pollution. Therefore, it’s important to improve, explore and develop such alternative energy sources as nuclear, water, solar and wind power. Each of these alternatives, however, has advantages and disadvantages.
Nuclear power plants efficiently produce large amounts of electricity without polluting the atmosphere; however, they are costly to build and maintain, and they create the difficult problem of what to do with nuclear waste. Hydroelectric power is inexpensive and environmentally safe, but impractical for communities located far from moving water. Wind power is a pollution-free source of renewable energy but it can’t be used in many parts of the world where there is insufficient wind. Solar power is renewable, it does not cause pollution and it does not add the earth’s heat load. However, it is difficult to collect and store. Solar power also requires expensive equipment.
21. Coal, oil and natural gas are alternative energy sources.
21. ...
22. Supplies of wind, water, and solar power are limited.
22. ...
23. All alternatives are very cheap and practical.
24. It’s costly to collect and store solar energy.
23. ...
24. ...
25. Nuclear power plants ________.
25. ...
A. are difficult to build
C. pollute the atmosphere
B. are very cheap to maintain
D. create the problem of nuclear waste
26. Wind power ________.
26. ...
A. cannot be used in places that has strong wind
C. is a source of pollution
B. is never completely used up
D. cannot replace itself